How much funding does Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants provide?

Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants?

The listed deadline is February 28, 2027; confirm it with the funder before applying.

Who is eligible for Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants?

Eligible applicants: Qualified organizations in member service counties.

How often is Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants offered?

Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants has 4 deadlines a year: January 1, February 28, June 1, July 31. The next deadline is expected February 28, 2027.

Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants

The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Foundation Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

February 28, 2027

Listed date — confirm with the funder

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Quarterly
Current deadline: February 28, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: January 1 · February 28 · June 1 · July 31

From the program guidelines: “Application Window: Only open twice per year (Jan 1-Feb 28 and June 1-July 31)”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Qualified organizations in member service counties

Other requirements

12-month funding period limit of $10,000

Overview

Operation Round Up Grants

Funder: North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation (administered by Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia)

Geographic Scope: Member service counties:

Catoosa
Chattooga
Floyd
Gordon
Murray
Walker
Whitfield

Eligibility:

Qualified organizations in member service counties
12-month funding period limit of $10,000

Application Periods:

Session One: Opens January 1, Deadline end of February
Session Two: Opens June 1, Deadline July 31

Frequency: Two application sessions per year

Contact Information:

Phone: 706-275-9117
Email: info@communityfoundationnwga.org
Address: 110 Depot St. Dalton, GA 30720
Mailing: PO Box 942, Dalton, GA 30722-0942

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the Foundation's online application portal. Specific application steps and required materials are available on the grants page at communityfoundationnwga.org/grants.

Required Information:

Organization name, address, and phone
Project description and goals
Budget and funding request
Organizational mission and community impact
Demonstration of community need

Submission Format: Online application portal

Application Window: Only open twice per year (Jan 1-Feb 28 and June 1-July 31)

Note: Detailed application requirements available through the Foundation's grants portal.

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What The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 143
Total given: $5.57M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,100–$623K

By dollars: Georgia 92%, Tennessee 3%, Kentucky <1%. Top recipient cities: Dalton, GA; Calhoun, GA; Chatsworth, GA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.